Member Testimonials
A lot of choices, great staff/trainers.
Quality equipment, mostly helpful staff, good place for teenagers to exercise
Love the pool
I do cycling at noon with Lisa on Monday and at 10 on Friday with Kristin. They're great instructors and their classes very enjoyable. I also use the exercise equipment 3 times a week. The new equipment is nice but an additional abduction/adduction machine is needed.
I love the soccer program but honestly at this point i am mainly just there to lift. However, I have been trying for a long time to get into the dance party classes but they book so fast!!!!!!
I like the variety and the instructors.
I love the weight room. The machines are usually easy to use and there is very little wait. The vibe is relaxed and friendly. I also love that I can bring my kids to the play center while I take care of my body. The maintenance/housekeeping staff at the Decatur Family YMCA on Clairmont is the best I've seen at any Y I've visited. They are so thorough! I never see dust build-up on the machines or in corners. I've often seen the housekeeping staff cleaning behind machines and in the in-between places that many people would overlook. This detail really stands out to me and I have so much appreciation for this facility!
Lots of opportunity to attend different classes for varied age groups.
The staff creates a warm and welcoming environment and the facilities are well maintained. Thank you!
Variety
My partner and I have been attending this YMCA for almost 2 years and the reason we started coming is because they offered discount discounts through children’s healthcare of Atlanta. First, I have a lot of respect for an organization that gives discounts to families who need access but often times don’t have equitable resources because of low income. Second, when I enter the building staff are always kind and compassionate. Third I take a spin class with Andre and when I tell you, I would pay to take his class, I would pay to take his class and you employ incredible coaches. Overall, I appreciate your focus on equity, warm and inviting staff, and highest of quality, trainers and coaches.
Friendly people, plenty of cardio equipment
Classes especially those for Parkinson’s and seniors and hip-hop dance love Lloyd and others. Send.
They are fabulous! The environment is welcoming, your instructors are talented, and fellow members are so happy to be there (as am I). Thank you for all that you do!
Gymnastics has been a great addition with our YMCA membership
The classes are great at this location.
Great clean place to work out!
Outdoor Body Pump is great! Melody and Lucky are absolutely the BEST!
Julia’s classes mainly and a few others. Good relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Good variety of group classes, decent facilities
The varieties of programs and activities that you can be part of and fit right in to your schedule. It is a delightful atmosphere, where friends and family gather..
Gym is clean, and we have new equipment.
Swimming aerobics what movements are for for parts of the body. Teachers, trainers
You have excellent instructors and a cooperative staff. I don’t know how you retain any of them, though given how much they get paid. Then they all need to be paid more. And this does not come from any complaints from any of them.
Quality programs and lots of them to choose from.
My favorite class is Fierce Funk with Nicole. I’d love to see it offered more days at 9am. Her classes all fill up quickly, so I know they’d be popular. I also enjoy Pilates. It would be nice to have Barre offered in the mornings as well.
I really enjoy the programs and activities at this gym. It’s easy for me to come after work, fit in a workout, and join different classes. It’s been great for both my mental health and helping me work toward the fitness goals I have for my body.
The instructors are also wonderful. They’re very kind and supportive, especially Jessica. Her HIIT classes are great, and she always makes sure everyone feels comfortable and supported during the workout, which I really appreciate.
One thing that could be improved is the gym traffic when students get out of school. I completely understand that they want to work out too, and it’s not really an issue that they’re there. The only challenge is that sometimes there can be three to five students using the same machine at once, which means others have to wait to finish their workout. When that happens, it can break your momentum, especially when you’re ready to move on to the next exercise.
I also really like that I can connect my Apple Watch to the machines. It helps me track my calories, steps, and overall workout, which makes my sessions feel more productive.
One thing that would be a nice addition is a sauna for people who prefer that over the steam room after a workout. Aside from that, I really like this gym. The equipment is great, and they have everything I need for my workouts so I rarely have to substitute exercises.
Unfailingly positive staff. Dressing rooms always very clean. I like the senior classes that I take. I very much like the convenience of being able to use another metro Y on the same membership, and that I can reserve a class anywhere using the ap.
The instructors are great. Love the BodyPump classes especially the ones that are outside!
Classes for seniors